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The Apostle

1997·Movie
2h 14min·PG-13
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic837.3Rotten Tomatoes88%79%

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A , drama: , but never gory, .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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The hardest soul to save was his own.

After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.
Southern DramaReligious ConversionRedemptionPersonal CrisisSpiritual JourneyCharacter StudyFaith and ViolenceMoral AmbiguityAmerican South

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Directed by:
Robert Duvall
Written by:
Robert Duvall
Produced by:
Rob Carliner
Composed by:
David Mansfield

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Apostle?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Apostle from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Apostle worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is The Apostle okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is The Apostle plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Apostle a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$20 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.